Today in PMQs May hinted that she could resign if Brexit is delayed any further than the end of June, while Jeremy Corbyn called for a general election.

Despite the chaos, the prime minister addressed the nation tonight to reassure that she plans to ‘get on with it’ – referring to the UK’s departure from the EU – as soon as possible.

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But what exactly does getting on with it mean now?

The next step will be for May to travel to Brussels for a European Council summit tomorrow, where she will pitch her proposals for the three-month extension of Article 50.

She is expected to address leaders of the other 27 EU states, before leaving them for around three hours to discuss their decision on the matter.

A march calling for a second referendum will be held on Saturday (Picture: Niklas Hallen/AFP/Getty Images)

No-deal is a possibility if an extension is not permitted (Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images)

Tusk and European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker are likely to announce the outcome in a joint press conference, ahead of a dinner planned for all leaders.

The European Council president stated earlier that the extension all hangs in May getting her deal through Parliament next week in a unanimous decision.

If the extension is rejected, a no-deal scenario will be triggered, which means the UK will crash out of the EU without an agreement on March 29.

The prime minister has already accepted that she has run out of time to complete the necessary legislation by the original Brexit deadline, leaving her the option of revoking Article 50 and staying in the EU, or accepting the no-deal departure.

Intense talks among MPs are expected to continue on Saturday, while thousands are predicted to march in the Put It To The People rally in central London, calling for a second referendum.

European Council President Donald Tusk said he would allow an extension of MPs back May’s deal (Picture: Aris Oikonomou/AFP/Getty Images)

The next nine days in UK Parliament are expected to be eventful (Picture: Matt Dunham/AP)

On Monday, the Government must table an amendable motion, following the defeat of the second ‘meaningful vote’ last week, with MPs using the opportunity to promote their personal preferences.

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These could range from a no-deal Brexit to a close Norway-style relationship with the EU, a longer postponement, or a second referendum.

Between Monday March 25 and Friday March 29 the prime minister is expected to put her Withdrawal Agreement to Parliament in a third ‘meaningful vote’ – but only if Speaker John Bercow accepts that her deal is different from the last two defeated votes in January and March.

If the Agreement gets through at the third attempt, the European Council is likely to confirm the offer of a Brexit delay, allowing the UK to complete the process of ratifying the treaty and getting legislation in place for an exit in May or June.

If the deal is rejected for a third time, there will be intense pressure on the EU27 to allow an extension nonetheless, in a bid to avoid a no-deal scenario.

Next Thursday has been pencilled in as a possible date for an extraordinary European Council summit to find a last-minute solution if no agreement has been reached among UK MPs.

If an extension is granted the UK will leave the EU by June 30 (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images)

If no extension has been offered and no agreement approved by MPs, the UK will leave the EU without a deal at 11pm on March 29, with the potential for nation-wide destruction.

Leave Means Leave marchers demanding a no-deal Brexit are also due to arrive in London after a two-week walk from Sunderland.

If the prime minister’s plan has worked, the period between March 30 and June 30 will see the UK pass the necessary legislation for an orderly withdrawal from the EU.

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If Brussels has delivered an extension but May’s deal has been rejected by UK MPs, there will be furious debate in Westminster on the way forward.

An 18-month transition period would follow after the exit date (Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA)

European Parliament elections will take place May 23 to 26 and Brussels says that no further extension to Article 50 will be allowed if the UK has not taken part in the vote.

Under May’s plans, the UK would leave the European Union by June 30 and enter an 18-month transition period lasting to December 31 2020, during which it would observe EU rules but have no representation in Brussels institutions.

Intensive talks would take place in this period on the future trade and security relationship between the UK and EU, with the hope of finalising a deal before the end of 2020.